The Common Good Podcast

Paul Jacobs with Food for the Poor (FFTP) joins Aubrey to describe the incredible work being done around the world by that organization, and to share the story of Sister Edna's Nutritional Center. To learn more, visit 1160hope.com and click on the red FFTP banner. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Co...

Via Christianity Today , "What so many Gen Z believers are looking for is to no longer be viewed as children but to be given a measure of respect. Not the honor earned by professionals, professors, or politicians—but the respect naturally allocated to adults." Brian & Aubrey are thinking about this in relation to their own kids. Then: in light of Perry Noble’s church success after being fired:...

“ Christmas with C.S. Lewis ” will play Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place for a limited engagement today through Sunday. David Payne, who plays C.S. Lewis, joins Brian and Aubrey for an interview. (Send us a message on social media @commongoodtalk for a special 50% discount code being offered through the C.S. Lewis Institute!) Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitte...

TIME has released their shortlist for Person of the Year , and Brian and Aubrey have plenty of thoughts... and later, they're also helping each other understand Oxford's word of the year ("rizz") . Then, Brian also wants to know: if heaven weren't a part of the 'deal,' would you still be a Christian? Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From...

Friend of the show and New York Times columnist David French has us all migrating to Threads, as he reveals why he left the platform currently known as X and formerly known as Twitter. You will NOT want to miss this conversation about getting out of toxic spaces to find healthier ones (both online and at church). Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson a...

From Petra to Switchfoot to Jars of Clay--Brian and Aubrey close out the busy week by indulging in nostalgia: listing all their favorite 90's CCM groups. (Follow the show on Instagram to see all of our Top 5 lists, at a glance) Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Aaron Andries, singer and songwriter of Graveyards to Gardens and Worship Pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago, joins Aubrey in studio for a special visit. They chat about the creative life and Aaron plays songs from his upcoming album, "Just Some Songs," available December 22 wherever you download music. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and B...

Paul Asay, staff writer for PluggedIn.com, joins to talk about the movies you'll want to see with your families over the holidays--plus Loki, Aubrey's favorite Disney project of the year. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Bovey leads New Life Bilingual Church in West Chicago, and is also facing fines up to $20,000 from the city for building a greenhouse in his backyard. He explains the situation, what it has been like to watch the court system work (for him and for other residents of West Chicago), and what it has been like to figure out how to be a witness for Christ in the middle of a controversy. Follow The...

"Smartphones are basically kryptonite for learning," says one expert. And that makes Brian wonder: should schools ban phones altogether?  Schools across U.S. join growing no-phone movement to boost focus, mental health - CBS News Then, astounding new statistics on divorce: third marriages have the highest divorce rate (73%), and 40% of new marriages Include a partner who Is remarrying. What does i...

What if someone dove into the theology espoused in the biggest contemporary Christian music of the 1990's? That's what Ashley Mofield: Senior Pastor at White House First Baptist Church and Rachel Cash, nonprofit expert and grant writer, chose to do. Today they join the show to tell Brian about the inspiration for their new book, Mixtape Theology, which has been endorsed by Michael Tait, Michael W....

President Biden was asked about this over the weekend (he said no) but Brian has lots of thoughts. In addition, new research says that the overturning of Roe v. Wade led to more than 32,000 additional births, and Brian reflects on how to remember the “reason” for Christmas amongst all the craziness of Christmas. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson an...

Via The Dispatch , we have research on what Americans definitely don't want to discuss during Thanksgiving dinner--and what topics would be more welcome. (Taylor Swift anyone??)  Then, Brian and Aubrey share their thankfuls with each other, talk about a riveting piece from Micah Fries about depression and the dark night of the soul, and then will send you away with some good news. Follow The Commo...

Christmas lights and batteries. Need we say more?! Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor John Zayas, pastor of Grace and Peace Community Church, is pioneering a migrant resettlement program to house the large numbers of people being sent to Chicago from Texas. He says that "if only ‘a hundred of the thousands of churches in Chicago’ participated, no one would be sleeping at a police station.” Learn more in this Chicago Sun-Times story. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitt...

Via RNS , a scholar of American religion explains how a new phenomenon of Jesus images on TikTok is tapping into the prosperity gospel, a Christian belief that God will reward faith with this-worldly comforts. Then, via Christianity Today , first-time voters on Christian campuses are not excited about the 2024 election... but still trying to find their own ways to engage the issues. And to close--...

A new study from Tyndale is looking to help women deepen their relationship with God through the healing gift of art. Co-authors Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Segel, both artists and advocates for women behind bars, originally launched this program with Prison Fellowship to help provide a way for incarcerated women to heal and learn more about scripture.  “Create: New Beginnings” is a 10 week “art...

Jamie Dunlop, Associate Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, talks about his new book: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church. This practical guide explores eight truths from Romans 12–15 that show us how to find God-exalting unity at church with those we struggle to love. Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy is a roadmap to finding joy in Christ through the many differenc...

On today's show, a truly bizarre tithing story ; how to increase influence with people who may not fully trust you ; our Top 5 Thanksgiving Foods; and if the internet... would we be worse or better? Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Bob Smietana joins to talk about a surprising news story from the week: the resignation of Scott Sauls from his Nashville-area megachurch. Brian and Aubrey react with him to the news and talk about celebrity pastor culture. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.co...

Via Propel Women on Instagram , and written by evangelist Christine Caine, we're talking about 10 signs of a mature leader--plus, the most bizarre food combinations. Aubrey is a coach and contributor with Propel Women, a five month cohort experience for women in ministry. Applications for the next cohort are due December 1, 2023. Learn more and apply: https://www.ecclesia.propelwomen.org/ Follow T...

The first time "love your neighbor" appears in the Bible, it's in Leviticus 19--ina passage that begins with "do no injustice in court... but love your neighbor as yourself." That original command was rooted in a legal context. Matthew Martens, a lawyer, seminary graduate, and author talks with Brian and Aubrey about his what it means to recover that goal in a legal context in his new book, Reform...

What area of etiquette should we tackle next? In this episode Brian also wants to know how we respond when faced with evil, and new research about dads and postpartum depression. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Parish, manager of programming of WinShape Teams, wrote this column for the Christian Post: Loud laborers, quiet quitters –Let's bring healing to work relationship . Jesse works with business leaders and teams across the country, and too often, men and women who come to him often struggle with who they are and their purpose—leading to disconnect and burnout.  Jesse writes, "These men and wom...

We're talking about A.I. pins replacing smart phones and holograms replacing pastors in churches (hard pass!). Then, via a piece from Jen Pollock Michel, Do you want to be a saint?  And lastly, a ChatGPT-created game for Brian to test his knowledge of British slang. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith...